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The Rehabilitation Biomechanics Laboratory (http://rehab-biomech-lab.kines.umich.edu/) and the Robotics and Motion Laboratory (http://ram-lab.engin.umich.edu/) at the University of Michigan are looking for a talented and highly motivated applicant for a postdoctoral research position in “Body in the Loop Optimization and Assessment of Outcomes with Powered Prostheses”
You will lead a project that seeks to establish objectivity in the determination of device settings for powered prostheses. To this end, we will determine how the choice of controller settings influences measures of metabolic effort, muscle activity, kinematics, kinetics, and subjective feedback. In particular, we seek to optimize these physiological quantities in real-time with the human body in the loop.
The ideal candidate for this position has substantial experience in human subjects experiments (motion capture, EMG, metabolic cost, etc). Experience with Cortex, Matlab and Visual3D software are desired. Knowledge of signal processing, advanced statistics, and optimization would be highly beneficial for this position.
In addition to the technical skills outlined above, ideal candidates should have excellent analytical and problem solving skills and must be thriving in both a team and individual environment. Since you will be leading the effort in these projects, you must also have strong organizational and communication skills.
Your application (single PDF file) should contain the following information:
Please directly email your application to gatesd@umich.edu with the subject line “Application for Postdoc”.
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Location: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Position is initially for 1 year with the possibility to renew.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please feel free to contact us, if you have any questions about the position.
Deanna Gates: gatesd@umich.edu
David Remy: cdremy@umich.edu
University of Michigan
You will lead a project that seeks to establish objectivity in the determination of device settings for powered prostheses. To this end, we will determine how the choice of controller settings influences measures of metabolic effort, muscle activity, kinematics, kinetics, and subjective feedback. In particular, we seek to optimize these physiological quantities in real-time with the human body in the loop.
The ideal candidate for this position has substantial experience in human subjects experiments (motion capture, EMG, metabolic cost, etc). Experience with Cortex, Matlab and Visual3D software are desired. Knowledge of signal processing, advanced statistics, and optimization would be highly beneficial for this position.
In addition to the technical skills outlined above, ideal candidates should have excellent analytical and problem solving skills and must be thriving in both a team and individual environment. Since you will be leading the effort in these projects, you must also have strong organizational and communication skills.
Your application (single PDF file) should contain the following information:
- Cover letter stating your personal research interest and goals and how these overlap with the project described above.
- Complete CV with list of publications.
- Copy of three relevant papers.
- Names and contact information of three references.
Please directly email your application to gatesd@umich.edu with the subject line “Application for Postdoc”.
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Location: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Position is initially for 1 year with the possibility to renew.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please feel free to contact us, if you have any questions about the position.
Deanna Gates: gatesd@umich.edu
David Remy: cdremy@umich.edu
University of Michigan